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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1893

Page

3

Nervura Remedy Promoted by Notary for Nervous Trouble

Mrs G A Fisk of Waterbury Centre Vermont swears to the cure claim of Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy after suffering dizziness and head pains for years. Notary Carlos L Smith records the confession and notes widespread health complaints with calls to consult the Boston doctor for free guidance.

Carlos L. Smith G. A. Fisk Waterbury Centre Dr. Greene Nervara Mass Johnson Boston

Moors Defeated as Cruiser Bombards Trenches at Melilla

From Madrid Oct 22 reports say Spanish forces under General Margallo crushed Moorish defenses near Kabyle trenches. The cruiser Vanadito bombarded Forts Camelios and San Lorenzo and fired thirty one shells while Hotchkiss guns wrought havoc. Arabs fired in return but caused no damage.

Madrid Melilla Margallo Baija-el-Arbi Dani el Arbi Camellos San Lorenzo Vanadito Ouro

France Honors the Dead MacMahon with National Funeral

Paris reports preparations for Field Marshal Mac Mahon’s funeral as troops line Rue Royale and crowds gather from la Madeleine to the Invalides. German and Russian wreaths appear as imperial and royal figures attend, with Dupuy, Loizillon, and Canrobert among mourners at the Hotel des Invalides. The procession to the chapel features guards, banners, and a Sellenick funeral march.

Paris MacMahon Church of the Madeleine Hotel Des Invalides Rue Royale Catafalque Count Muenster Red Hussars Muenster William Place de la Madeleine Loizillon Avelan Dupuy Imperial Mediterranean Squadron Premier Dupuy Rieunier Challe Carnot Toulon Place de la Concorde Champs Elysees Pont Des Invalides

Tornado Threat Intensifies As West Indies Storm Approaches

Weather service reports place a large hurricane center off Jupiter, Florida, moving toward the coast. Predictions indicate the storm could reach Coronas and possibly New York by tonight or tomorrow morning, with heavy rains from Tampa to Lynchburg and barometric drops noted in several cities.

New York West Indies Florida United States Jupiter Atlanta Charleston Hatteras Tampa Fla Lynchburg

Funeral of Field Marshal Boulangiste Leader Ends in France

Premier Dupuy delivered a dignified eulogy praising the field marshal’s fifty three years of service to France. He stressed honor duty and loyalty and the nation’s unity above party. A grand funeral procession then moved to Esplanade des Invalides with 40 000 troops in review and a two hour march past.

France Republic M. Dupuy Loizillon Esplanade Des Invalides Quai Orsay

Robbery at Healdsburg City Hall Leaves Treasurer Bound

Healdsburg California reports the city treasurer Mulligan robbed of 4500 dollars after being forced at pistol point to open the safe. He was bound to a tree in the cemetery and later revived. The city treasury holds 38050 dollars with inmates released from prison due to lack of prisoners.

Healdsburg Cal Mulligan

Death of Horatio N. Durfee Shocks Fall River Mills

Horatio N. Durfee, a noted bookkeeper and former head of the Troy and Mechanics mills, died by self inflicted means after resigning as treasurer. He was connected to the Borden lineage and a long time Mason. Durfee, last seen in Boston, died in Lee Bedford after leaving Fall River.

Fall River Horatio N. Durfee Croker’s Row Durfee Borden Troy Mechanics Mills F. S. Stevens Massachusetts General Hospital Alfonso S. Covel Tremont and Suffolk Company Mellen House Covel Boston Mechanics Mr. Durfee Masonic Lee Bedford

Struggling Family Seeks Relief Through Hood’s Remedy

Philadelphia April 7 1893 Edward Scollin writes of heat stroke hospital visit with 106 fever and two weeks care. He describes tremors aching head and back pain while caring for a wife and five children. After trying Hood’s barsaparilla his hunger returned and strength improved.

Philadelphia IT. Hood & Co Lowell Mass St. Joseph’s Hospital

Missing Five Days Eddie Callahan Vanished From Home

Eddie Callahan a 13 year old boy from Charles Street near Cambridge Bridge disappeared last Wednesday after joining a local club of fifteen boys. He left home with a small bag and about ten dollars, and has not been seen since. his mother reports to police and authorities are searching.

Eddie Callahan Charles Street Cambridge Bridge Eddie Myrtle Street Robert Friery Joy Street State Street Eddy Friery Charles R. Adams Conservatory Tremont Street Professor Adams Austria Adams America

Twelve Identified in Railroad Collision at Battle Creek

The bodies of twelve collision victims at Battle Creek have been identified including William H. Henry of East Greenwich Rhode Island and Edwin I. Magoon of Warwick Rhode Island. Fifteen bodies remain unidentified. Henry and Magoon were brothers in law and were visiting to see the World's Fair, choosing to spend a day viewing Niagara Falls.

Battle Creek Mich William H. Henry East Greenwich R. I Edwin I. Magoon Warwick Messrs Magoon Henry Niagara Falls

Fire Destroys Searsport House and Adjacent Buildings

A Searsport blaze at 8:45 p m gutted the four story Searsport House and caused total loss of the hotel stable carriage house Simonton and Sullivan residences while badly damaging Advent Chapel. The fire, originated in the kitchen chimney, is the town's worst since 1850 with losses around 40000 and about 20000 insured.

Searsport Searsport House Simonton Sullivan Advent

Biddeford High School Fire Destroys Building and Furnishings

Biddeford Me Oct 22 the high school building was almost totally destroyed by fire causing 33000 for the building and furnishings 5000 for the library 3000 for laboratory appliances 1000 for gymnasium and hall furnishings and 2000 for text books Four brick walls remain but the interior is gutted including forty five cadet rifles belonging to the State Total insurance on the building and furnishings was 20000 The fire is believed to have started from a defective flue over the boiler erected in 1888 and once one of the best in the State

Biddeford Biddeford High School

Machias steamship to undergo forty eight hour trial

Commodore Walker, president of the Machias trial board, leaves Washington for New York to commence a forty eight hour test of the steamship Machias. Reports from Portsmouth NH say the vessel may be top heavy and difficult to right in heavy seas. The board will focus on stability during the trial. A United States steamer, likely the Machias, passed Quarantine, Illinois at noon today.

Washington Commodore Walker United States Machias New York City Navy Department Portsmouth N. H

Gloves stolen worth six thousand seized in New York

Moses Matthews and William Livingston reputed receivers and George Peyser driver were arrested in New York on October 22 for stealing $6000 worth of gloves they carried through the streets in a truck.

New York Moses Matthews William Livingston George Peyser

Army Adjutant General Endorses Expanded Military Education

In his annual War Department report Adjutant General Williams urges military instruction across all schools. He backs West Point recommendations to raise cadet numbers, with Senators appointing one and the President nominating forty. He critiques Indian soldiers’ suitability, notes language and discipline issues, and calls for post school courses for enlisted men seeking commissions. Williams retires next month.

Washington Williams United States Army West Point

Empress's Brother In Berlin Deals Fallout From Hanover Gambling Case

Duke Guenther, Empress's brother, met Emperor William amid disclosures on a Hanover gambling scandal. Trial starts Monday in Hanover. Freiherr von Zedlitz-Neukirch fled to London. Arnold Lichtner hides in Austria. More than 100 officers summoned to testify. Gang operated across Hamburg Norderney Berlin Hanover Wiesbaden preying on officers and nobles, with women also duped.

Berlin Duke Guenther William Hanover Freiherr von Zedlitz-Neukirch London Arnold Herbert Lichtner Austria Empire Hamburg Norderney Wiesbaden Freiherr von Schierstedt Freiherr von Wuelfens von Wuelfens Freiherr von Milder von Zedlitz von Meyerinck

Rev William Ware Locke Installed at All Souls Unitarian

The Rev William Ware Locke formerly of Boston was welcomed today as assistant pastor at All Souls Unitarian Church in New York. Harvard Divinity School graduate Locke has spent seven to eight years in educational work for the poor in Boston, heading Barnard Memorial and planning free winter services at the church.

New York William Ware Locke Boston All Souls Unitarian Church Theodore ©. Williams Rhoades Board of Trustees Locke Harvard Divinity School Barnard Memorial All Souls Church

Quincy Rovers Bring Back Runaway Boys From Bangor

James Clare of Quincy Mass arrived in Bangor with his son Willie and 15 year old Ernest Baker after they ran away a week earlier. Willie forged his father’s name to an $800 order. The trio lived in a camp here and bought caps and blankets. They claimed to seek work in Canada. Police detained them.

Bangor James Clare Quincy Mass Willie Ernest Baker Canada

Ames Petition Bond Change in Union Pacific Case

Judge Hallett in the U S Circuit Court modified last week order in Ames et al vs Union Pacific. Receivers may give a joint bond of 390000 instead of individual bonds for that amount and obligations.

Denver Hallett United States Circuit Court Ames Et al Union Pacific

Sullivan Predicts Long Fight Between Corbett and Mitchell

John L Sullivan, visiting Lincoln with his theater company, weighs in on the Corbett Mitchell bout. He says it will be a long fight with two strong ring veterans and expresses hope for Corbett to keep the American championship, noting possible venues including Roby Indiana and warning against a fight at Coney Island or New Orleans.

Lincoln Neb John L. Sullivan Corbett Mitchell America Coney Island New Orleans Brooklyn City of Churches Roby Ind

Bradley plan to win colored voters taints senatorial campaign

Asbury Park Oct 22 founder Bradley’s ban on colored promenade last summer haunts his bid for senator. Democrats label the move a campaign issue. He now proposes free reading rooms for the colored population across the district and will address them before the election.

Asbury Park Bradley

Son of a Boulogne baker becomes famed French actor Coquelin

Paris reports the ascent of Coquelin the Younger from Boulogne baker’s son to a renowned French actor. Cadet and Jean Coquelin also pursue theater under Regnier at the Comedie Francaise, with Cadet shifting from tragedy to comedy and Cadet’s success prompting Regnier to nurture his talent.

Paris Coquelin America Boulogne Boulogner Coquelin Pere Constant Ernest France Cadet Coquelin Junior Irving Baker Boy Coquelin Fils Regnier Comedie Francaise Conservatory Hamlet

Tangled Lives and Court Motives Surround Prof Adams

Public notice details a Boston music professor G R Adams of Tremont Street facing a divorce and breach of promise claims from three women. Miss Sally Friese, Miss Clara Barton, and Adams’s first wife challenge the legality of marriages and seek court action, with damages possible for breach of promise as the case unfolds.

Clara Barton Sally G. Friese West Harwich Charles A. Snow Adams Friese Europe Nisi Miss Barton Copley Square Columbus Avenue Professor Adams Somerville Austria Dorchester

Blaze Destroys Livery Stable In St Johnsbury

Fire swept Charles FE Kirk's livery stable in St Johnsbury Vermont late Sunday night. One horse perished in the blaze. The St Johnsbury House adjoining was saved after a full fire department effort. The property belonged to B G Howe, landlord of the Avenue House. At one point the hotel and adjacent blocks faced the blaze.

ST. Johnsbury Charles FE. Kirk St. Johnsbury House B. G. Howe Avenue House

Mysterious Death in Essex Street Area

Edward McDonald aged 81 died suddenly this afternoon in Essex street South alley near Newbury street. Heart disease is suspected. He worked at Phillips Kunhardt mill and lived at 206 Canal street. He was unmarried.

Lawrence Edward McDonald Essex Street South Alleyway Newbury Street Phillips & Kunhardt's Canal Street

Kentucky hotel burned in Clinton town fire

The Davis Hotel and several stores in Clinton Kentucky were destroyed by fire this day. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars with 19 250 dollars covered by insurance.

Kentucky Clinton Davis

Fire Destroys Love Wagon Factory in Durant

In Durant Mississippi today a fire destroyed the Love wagon factory and Rae with an estimated loss of 45000 dollars. Firefighters fought flames through the day and no injuries were reported.

Mississippi Durant Miss Love Wagon Factory Rae

Coffin Rumor About Dr Graves Body Debunked

In Thompson Connecticut on October 21 a prank involving a coffin said to hold Dr Graves's body started with local jokers and a fish peddler spread the tale. Testimony shows the coffin did contain a body and the claim was false only in its origin.

Thompson Conn Dr. Graves

Growth of the POST and SUNDAY POST circulation

The article discusses changes in the circulation of the POST and SUNDAY POST. It notes patterns in reader reach, potential causes, and suggests simple measures to describe the trend without overcomplication.

The POST

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